Read the following excerpt from “The Monkey’s Paw” by W. W. Jacobs.

“What’s that?” cried the old woman [Mrs. White], starting up. . . .

“It’s Herbert!” she screamed. “It’s Herbert!” . . . “It’s my boy; it’s Herbert!” she cried, struggling mechanically. “I forgot it [the cemetery] was two miles away. What are you holding me for? Let go. I must open the door.”

“For God’s sake don’t let it [Herbert] in,” cried the old man, trembling.

“You’re afraid of your own son,” she cried, struggling. “Let me go. I’m coming, Herbert; I’m coming.”

Question

Read the following excerpt from “The Monkey’s Paw” by W. W. Jacobs.
 
“What’s that?” cried the old woman [Mrs. White], starting up. . . .
 
“It’s Herbert!” she screamed. “It’s Herbert!” . . . “It’s my boy; it’s Herbert!” she cried, struggling mechanically. “I forgot it [the cemetery] was two miles away. What are you holding me for? Let go. I must open the door.”
 
“For God’s sake don’t let it [Herbert] in,” cried the old man, trembling.
 
“You’re afraid of your own son,” she cried, struggling. “Let me go. I’m coming, Herbert; I’m coming.”

anonymous · Answer

Based on the excitement of the dialogue, the reader can assume that this excerpt is building to what point in the plot?
A.
climax
B.
resolution
C.
exposition
D.
falling action

anonymous · Answer

to me it seems like A but i am not sure

anonymous · Answer

Look up the definitions of each that might help

anonymous · Answer

thanks

anonymous · Answer

No problem